Ashwin Joseph Kurian
Roboticist | AI Enthusiast | Developer
Roboticist | AI Enthusiast | Developer
As a recent graduate of the M.Sc. Robotic Systems Engineering program at RWTH Aachen University, I bring a unique blend of academic excellence and industry experience in AI, machine learning, and robotics. My background includes cutting-edge AI development at Sony India Software Center and Ignitarium Technology Solutions, as well as consultancy work at the German Aerospace Center (DLR). With a strong foundation in autonomous systems and intelligent technologies, I am now actively seeking full-time opportunities where I can apply my expertise to drive innovation in robotics and AI.
MSc in Robotics Systems Engineering
2022 - 2025
MSc in Computer Science (Machine Intelligence)
2017 - 2019
BTech in Mechanical Engineering
2013 - 2017
Master Thesis- Robotics
Worked on semantic 3D Mapping, Vision Language Models, Visual SLAMs, Lidar SLAMs algorithms and on multi-sensor data fusion using GNSS, stereo cameras, and LIDAR.
Consultant - AI (On Deputation)
Deployed AI-based camera modules for Sony Android devices and developed mock models for benchmarking on Qualcomm hardware.
Senior Engineer - AI
Worked on predictive maintenance, defect detection, and real-time video analytics for manufacturing and railway safety applications.
ML Contractor (On Deputation)
Ported custom neural networks onto FPGA, optimized neural networks using CEVA LiteML, and carried out performance benchmarking for real-world applications.
Developed a LiDAR-Camera Sensor Fusion framework that integrates sensor fusion, traditional 3D Mapping, odometry, image processing and semantic segmentation to generate a 3D Map for inland waterway environments like canals and rivers. Generated Occupancy Grid Maps for tasks related to Path planning of the ego vehicle. Check out the demo video here
Created a defect detection system for footwear raw materials using image processing and semantic segmentation, improving quality control processes. Check out the demo video here
Developed a AI-based Protective Gear Detection Application for deplyment in Construction industry. Check out the demo video here
I worked with SDK of Neonode ZForce Airbar sensor for PoC application. Check out the demo video here
Designed a predictive maintenance system for railways using deep learning and IR depth cameras to identify faults in joint bars along tracks.
Led deployment of AI modules on Qualcomm Snapdragon chipsets for applications like image super-resolution, object detection, and white balance correction.
Analyzed traffic flow on multilane highways using machine learning models and custom datasets.
Implemented ROS packages for collision avoidance and path requests for a welding tip mounted on a UR10e cobot at RWTH Aachen University.
Developed a Voice Command Engine utilizing audio processing and deep learning techniques for deployment on microcontrollers. Worked on speech data augmentation and synthetic APIs. Check out the detailed Linkedin Post here
Attended ROSCon 2024 in Odense to connect with global robotics developers, stay up-to-date with the ROS ecosystem, and engage in discussions on cutting-edge robotics solutions.
I had the honor to showcase Ignitarium's flagship project, Flk-i, at a Kerala Startup Mission exhibition. The event was attended by dignitaries from the tech industry and government, including Mr. Sanjay Dhotre, Minister of State for HRD, Communications, and IT, Government of India.